Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower male in Libya
Libya: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower male was 20,217 in 1983. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Libya, 1971–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Libya recorded 20,217 for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in 1983.
That represents a change of down 19.2% on the previous year and up 195.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Libya peaked at 29,469 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 6,574, in 1972.
Libya ranks 50th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower male in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,285 | — |
| 1972 | 6,574 | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 6,854 | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 7,866 | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 10,661 | +35.5% |
| 1976 | 7,451 | -30.1% |
| 1977 | 18,167 | +143.8% |
| 1978 | 20,462 | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 24,387 | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 29,469 | +20.8% |
| 1981 | 25,016 | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 20,217 | -19.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 20,217 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,172, 17.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Libya's 20,217 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14,211, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,301 | 6,574 | 24,387 | 9 |
| 1980s | 24,901 | 20,217 | 29,469 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More education data for Libya
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 30,673 (1983)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 69,173 (1983)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,554 (2006)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,692 (2006)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 732,614 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 755,338 (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.8 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1263 units per person (2006)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Libya?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male in Libya was 20,217 in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 29,469 in 1980.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,574 in 1972.
- How does Libya rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male?
- Libya ranks 50th out of 191 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 195.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release